The ZHAW School of Management and Law invites applications for a senior faculty position, to take a leading role in developing the field of applied economics, in research, teaching and outreach. The role involves managerial responsibility as Co-Head of the Center of Economic Policy.

Faculty Position, Professor of Economics and
Co-Head of the Center of Economic Policy (m/f/d)
80 - 100 %

Winterthur

Your role

• Shaping the agenda for third party funded research, teaching and outreach in one of the areas of applied research which is not yet covered by the SML
• Assuming leadership of the Center for Economic Policy, including personnel and budget responsibility, as part of a Co-Lead
• Enhancing the pipeline of third-party funding (e.g. grants and endowments) with academic research funding institutions (e.g., Swiss National Science Foundation, Innosuisse, European Union) and national or international practice partners (e.g., International Monetary Fund, Federal Offices)
• Engaging in educational agenda (teaching at Bachelor, Master, or executive education levels)
• Contributing to culture and people development within the team and the department, actively participating in shaping and cultivating the academic environment of the school

Your profile

• PhD in economics, ideally in an applied field
• Academic expertise, evidenced by publications in relevant journals, in the field of applied economics
• Proven track record in the acquisition of third party funded projects with academic research funding institutions and with practice partners
• High level of knowledge of the Swiss economy and institutions, and a strong academic and business network in Switzerland
• Experience in teaching to different audiences, manifested through evaluations with consistently high ratings
• Leadership skills, communication skills and entrepreneurial spirit
• Excellent communication skills in English and German are essential; other languages might be a plus

If the requirements are met, the title of Professor may be awarded through the Fachhochschulrat (Council of the Universities of Applied Sciences of the canton of Zurich). ZHAW School of Management and Law is committed to increase diversity and encourages explicitly applications by female and/or diverse candidates. Do you have any other questions?
For more information regarding the vacancy, please contact Professor Andreas Bergmann, Director, Department of Public Sector, e-mail: andreas.bergmann@zhaw.ch Are you interested?
If you would like to apply, please use the online platform to send us your portfolio, Attn. Regina Peil, at regina.peil@zhaw.ch For further information on ZHAW or our Institute, go to: www.zhaw.ch/jobs